DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (Public Administration) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What do you mean by top management?
2. Explain the different types of planning.
3. Differentiate between planning and decision making.
4. Define span of management.
5. Write a short note on sub-delegation.
6. Explain the qualities of a good leader.
7. Examine the need for coordination.
8. Briefly sketch out the control process.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the concept of management.
10. Discuss the importance of rationality in decision
making.
Sub. Code
14
DE-064
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11. Explain the merits and demerits of decentralization.
12. Analyse the features of Herzberg's theory of motivation.
13. Examine the process of communication in management.
14. Bring out the essentials of leadership in management.
15. Discuss the various control techniques in management.